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No Politics, Only Progress: SLC Interim Chief Wickramaratne Outlines Grassroots-to-governance Overhaul
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Newly-appointed interim chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, Eran Wickramaratne, has asserted that the ongoing administrative overhaul is aimed purely at revitalising the sport across all levels, dismissing any notion of political interference following the resignation of the previous board led by Shammi Silva.
Wickramaratne, a former Member of Parliament and investment banker, assumed charge at SLC headquarters after being appointed by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage to lead the newly formed interim committee tasked with stabilising and reforming the governing body.
“We are here mainly tasked with how to develop the cricket sport in the country from the very school periphery to the clubs extending to the district level as well as women’s cricket, where we intend to give our full backing towards that end,” he said in an SLC release.
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Wickramaratne Named SLC Interim Committee Chairman, Mahanama, Sangakkara Included
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Former Member of Parliament and investment banker Eran Wickramaratne has been named as chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) interim committee, established with an aim to run the sport’s governing body following the resignation of president Shammi Silva and his executive committee.
SLC Chief Silva, Executive Committee Members Resign With Immediate Effect
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has resigned with immediate effect, along with the board’s executive committee. The resignations have been formally communicated to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
President Shammi Silva Set To Quit, SLC Braced For A Shake-up: Report
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set for yet another change of guard, with long-serving president Shammi Silva expected to step down on Wednesday, clearing the decks for an interim administration to take charge of the game’s affairs, a news report said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka Government Tells Cricket Board To Quit: Sources
Sri Lanka's government has urged the national cricket board's executive committee to make way for a new administration by this weekend, a board official told AFP on Wednesday.
Nuwan Thushara Moves Court Against SLC Over IPL 2026 NOC Denial: Report
News Wire Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has moved the Colombo District Court seeking legal intervention after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) declined to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation in the Indian Premier League 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour Kicks Off At Ram Setu Bridge
Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour was launched on Tuesday over the Adam’s Bridge, culturally revered in India as the Ram Setu, a symbolic gateway linking the two co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka.
ICC Appoints Sanjog Gupta As Its New CEO
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the appointment of Sanjog Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer. He will assume office on Monday, becoming the seventh CEO of the ICC.
Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup Postponed Due To Adverse Weather And Health Concerns In SL
Emerging Teams Asia Cup: The 2025 Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, originally set to begin from June 6 in Sri Lanka, has been postponed due to adverse weather and health concerns in the country, said the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Appointed New President Of Asian Cricket Council
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin: Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has been appointed as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Naqvi was elected as the new ACC President in an online meeting on Thursday and will immediately take charge.
शम्मी सिल्वा लगातार चौथी बार श्रीलंका क्रिकेट के अध्यक्ष चुने गए
Asian Cricket Council: शम्मी सिल्वा लगातार चौथी बार श्रीलंका क्रिकेट (एसएलसी) के अध्यक्ष चुने गए हैं। एसएलसी ने कहा कि कोलंबो में चल रही 64वीं वार्षिक आम बैठक के दौरान सिल्वा को तीसरी बार निर्विरोध चुना गया और सेवानिवृत्त न्यायमूर्ति मलानी गुणरत्ने की अध्यक्षता वाली चुनाव समिति ने इसकी पुष्टि की।
Shammi Silva Re-elected As Sri Lanka Cricket Chief For Fourth Consecutive Term
Sri Lanka Cricket: Shammi Silva has been re-elected as president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a fourth consecutive term. SLC added that Silva was elected uncontested for the third time during its ongoing 64th Annual General Meeting in Colombo and the same was confirmed by the Election Committee, led by retired Justice Malani Gunaratne.
SLC Head Shammi Silva Assumes Charge As New President Of Asian Cricket Council
Asian Cricket Council: Shammi Silva, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has officially assumed charge as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President. Silva takes up the top job after Jay Shah, his predecessor, became the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from December 1.
Lanka T10 Super League Player Draft Set For Nov 10
Lanka T10 Super League: The player draft for the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League will take place on November 10 in Colombo. The tournament is scheduled from December 12 to 22, featuring six franchise teams and showcasing local and international players in cricket's fastest format.
ICC To Discuss Cricket's 'Olympic Opportunity' In Annual Conference To Be Held In Sri Lanka (Ld)
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will discuss ‘capitalising on the Olympics opportunity’ at its Annual Conference scheduled to be held from July 19 to 22 here in Sri Lanka. The T20 version of cricket will be part of the Olympic Games for the first time in Los Angeles in 2028.
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